Lasagne Soup Roasted Garlic Croutons (Printable)

Lasagne-inspired soup served with crunchy roasted garlic croutons for a comforting, flavorful Italian-style main dish.

# What you'll need:

→ For the Soup

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, or plant-based alternative
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
11 - 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
12 - 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
13 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
14 - 8 lasagne noodles, broken into pieces
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
17 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
18 - 2 cups baby spinach

→ For the Roasted Garlic Croutons

19 - 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
20 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
21 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
22 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
24 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, tossing once, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley, and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
04 - Add ground beef or sausage (or plant-based alternative) to the pot. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir in dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until fragrant.
06 - Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
07 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the pot and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
08 - Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
09 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan, and several roasted garlic croutons.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the rich flavors of classic lasagne in an easy-to-make soup
  • Crunchy homemade garlic croutons add texture and incredible aroma
02 -
  • This soup contains wheat and dairy allergens. Double-check labels for eggs if needed.
  • For a vegetarian option, use plant-based meat and vegetable broth.
03 -
  • Make croutons ahead so soup is quick to assemble on busy nights.
  • Let diners add cheese and croutons themselves for fun customization.
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